Homemade Pumpkin Doughtnuts + Weekend Brunch
January 23rd, 2013 | Author: Alysha
Happy Hump Day! Yes, half the week may be over but we’re finally seeing a break in this Wisconsin cold. The high is 22 today (it’s been in the single digits all week). I am more than ready for winter to be over and April to be here, because we are going to FLORIDA!
Still, we’ve been doing a ton of fun things lately despite the cold – like the Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Relay and book club on Sunday. Check our Laurie’s review for the book we chose, “Gone Girl.”
Personally, I liked the book until the end. Psycho people like Amy don’t sit well with me. True, Nick was a cheating dog, but Amy was manipulative, insane and a ying character. My main gripe with this book was there wasn’t a character I liked or gravitated toward.
I just finished our next book club book last night, “Matched” by Ally Condie. This one was a much faster read for me. I’ve even moved onto the second book, “Crossed.”
Anwyay, back to Sunday’s book club.
Each of us brought something to Laurie’s house for brunch, and I made pumpkin doughnuts using a Doughnut Pan Kit from Stonewall Kitchen.
I’ve wanted a doughnut pan for the longest time. I’m so glad I finally buckled down and bought it! Baked doughnuts are so much healthier than fried. Karis made some AWESOME Maple Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts for brunch once, so those are my next project. I also added some homemade coffee/chocolate cookies to the platter.
Laurie made these delicious mimosas using almond champagne. BEST mimosas ever! By the way, we finally got to see Laurie and James’s new house. I’m so jealous of all the space they have and their huge backyard! Milo, Murphy and Oliver had a blast running around.
Brittney and Ryan brought homemade cinnamon bread and qunioa cups. I asked Brittney where they got the bread recipe from and she said we gave it to her! HAHA. We did loan them our bread machine and gave them a copy of recipes we use for it. #BlondeMoment
Laurie totally blew me away with her Sausage and Egg Bake with Green Peppers. This is the perfect brunch casserole to make for out-of-town guests. I love dishes they are easy to make but feed a lot of people. She also made Strawberry Bruchetta, which she originally made for her sister’s bridal shower. Delish.
Three words to describe Sunday: Book Club Rocks!
Question: Are you or have you ever been in a book club?
This is my forth book club. From my experience, they’re more fun when you have fewer people (I was in a club that had 14 people once!) and everyone has similar taste in books, which Brittney, Laurie and I definitely do.
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Your pumpkin doughnuts look fantastic! I really need to dust off my pan and make some doughnuts.
I was in a book club once but only liked it the months that good books were chosen :) Totally agree about the number of people. We had too many in ours, and we read a crazy variety of books.
Karis’ Kitchen recently posted..Saturday in Milwaukee: MAM, Swig, The Rep
I do like the variety because you may discover good books that you otherwise wouldn’t. But most of the time I was just reading bad books!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Homemade Pumpkin Doughtnuts + Weekend Brunch
Yeaaah book club! I have about 100 pages left of Matched, so I should be done by the weekend!
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing recently posted..My Top Five Favorite Healthy Snacks
Yeah! We should do lunch the week of Feb. 4 so you’re not rushing or anything.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Homemade Pumpkin Doughtnuts + Weekend Brunch
This looks like such a fun afternoon! I started a book club once, which was a lot of fun…but then it got too big!
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because recently posted..Lazy Breakfasts and a Chihuahua
Hopefully you can get involved in another one!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Homemade Pumpkin Doughtnuts + Weekend Brunch
Those pictures make me miss all the food already :) I should be finished with Matched tonight, so we can plan a lunch in the next few weeks, maybe?
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Gone Girl Book Review
Definitely! Week of 2/4?
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Homemade Pumpkin Doughtnuts + Weekend Brunch
oh my gosh, my mini donut maker would be a perfect match with some pumpkin goodness!
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Remember When
I didn’t know you had a mini doughnut maker. Jealous! Mini’s are always better!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Homemade Pumpkin Doughtnuts + Weekend Brunch
We feel the exact same way about Gone Girl. I don’t get what all the fuss is about. Did not like. Y’alls brunch looks so yummy!! I love breakfast casseroles like the one your friend made- they’re so delicious. Glad y’all had fun! I’ve done book club with my friends once and then we seem to have forgotten about it. It’s too hard to coordinate with everyone… we had about 6 girls and everyone’s schedules were so crazy it was hard to find a date that worked
Carol @ Lucky Zucca recently posted..Weekend Activities
I agree, getting people together is always the hardest part. That’s why my last few classes busted up!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Homemade Pumpkin Doughtnuts + Weekend Brunch
All that food looks so good!!!!! I can’t get through books where I don’t connect to the characters. I have never found success with Neil Gaiman books because I don’t usually find his characters likable. Awesome about you liking Matched!! I need to pick back up on Crossed. I just finished the Scorpio races, and it was a little tough to get into, but I ended up loving it :) I need to convince some people to do book club with me!!
Alissa N recently posted..Black Bean Soup (Vegetarian and Vegan)
I’ve never heard of the Scorpio races. Are they like the Hunger games?
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Homemade Pumpkin Doughtnuts + Weekend Brunch